Collection Highlights
Receipted bill, John Vernon to Benjamin White
Date:
1794
Object Number:
MSS.3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sash
Object Number:
1962.22k
Date:
1860-1865
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 115 in. ( 4.4 x 6 x 292.1 cm )
Description:
Crimson (now faded) silk jersey sash with tassels on both ends.
Gallery Label:
This sash was worn by David J. Pilsworth (1841-1895), when he served as a Captain with the 20th Regiment, U.S. Colored Troops during the Civil War, 1863-1865.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Frederick Leishman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
